Bøger af Giles Johnston

Are you ready to move your business culture from chaos to control?Many businesses operate in a state of chaos - people running around, working hard, just to achieve a mediocre level of performance.When crisis situations arise, we are often lucky enough to have a 'super hero' work for us that can help us to get out of our impending disaster. We celebrate these people for their ability to pull us out of the sticky stuff... but what if we accepted that this is a problem in disguise?What if our heroes could put away their capes, re-direct their efforts and help transform the fortunes (and sanity) of the business?What if we only wore our capes when the business was facing a genuine issue, and not one that we have created through our own mismanagement? This might be a tough pill to swallow and facing up to our weaknesses isn't for everyone...A step by step solutionThere is a way out of this situation, and we can kindly retire our superheroes so that a more effective and more efficient way of working can come to the fore. Our days don't have to be 'full pelt' trying to stay still, we can think our way out of this situation and Losing the Cape shares a range of strategies to help you do this in your business.The ideas contained in this book are based on practical, real world, business transformation projects. They don't apply to just one type of business - the ideas are universal, so whether you work in a government department, a professional services business, or a manufacturer, these ideas can work for your business.A practical management approachThere is no magic in this book, only practical management ideas that have been proven out in the real world.Losing the Cape offers a problem solving approach to help you change the culture of your business by changing your attitude to crises.The author, Giles Johnston, works with businesses of all different sizes, in all different sectors, that are trying to achieve the same basic objectives.They want: happier customersprofitable business operationseasier working livesa feeling of control back in their businessesThe methods detailed in Losing the Cape are designed to do just that.Part one of the book gets you to look at how your business is fundamentally operating. Part two takes you through a series of strategies and methods that you can apply to your business as you move away from a reliance on superheroes into a more controlled process driven way of working.You don't need to crush creativity out of your business on the way to higher levels of control, but there are some things that you can do to get the best of both worlds.Downloads to accelerate changeTo help you apply the ideas even faster into your business a number of downloads accompany the book. Tailoring and using these worksheets and templates can help you move quickly from where you are today, to where you need to be.Are you ready to lose the cape?

Do you want a problem solving approach that can be a game changer for your business?Let's cut to the chase; too many businesses don't carry out their Root Cause Analysis properly. They cut the problem solving process short, in order to 'tick box' their investigation of some sort or, worse, to avoid an uncomfortable truth about performance... Taking '5 Why' to the next levelThis book shares an effective approach to conduct these types of analyses and focuses on the '5 Why' method. This widely known and simple approach is commonly found at the core of lean manufacturing strategies. Unfortunately, it is often poorly executed due to a lack of effective questioning and persistence. This book shares with you a structured way to undertake these reviews that has the potential to fundamentally change your organisation.More importantly, this book shares a specific focus that can completely change your perspective of root cause investigation. If this approach is embraced, it can truly 'turbo charge' the results that you can get from your business. The business operations can run smoothly and ownership of issues improve. If you adopt the ideas in this book you have the opportunity to change your business' culture for the better. Solve the problem once and move onDelving deep in problems enables them to be eradicated forever. If you follow the approach in this book there is also a good chance that you and your team won't be the same either. Be warned however, although this process is technically easy it can be personally challenging; the results are worth it though, if you are brave enough!The approach covered in this book is the same approach and tool kit that the author uses with his clients when looking for a breakthrough in performance. Following this methodology is an excellent way to engage with your teams and is valid whether you want to get the most out of your production line or your board's performance.Avoid the pitfalls of Root Cause Analysis with this book and discover a change in perspective that can be game changing...

What does good look like for your business operations?Many business owners have a gap between how they want their business to behave and how it actually works. Are you looking for a way to improve your business operations, but in a really practical step-by-step way that quickly targets your current issues? Or, do you find that the day to day operations in your business just don't line up with your vision for a better business and you want a way to change this? 'What Does Good Look Like?' offers a simple and pragmatic approach to both of these issues and offers even more in the process. New habits are easier said than done...'What Does Good Look Like?' was written for those of you that witness inefficiency in your business and experience Groundhog Day all too often. The book accepts that selling 'discipline' to your staff is a tall order and offers a range of suggestions to change your results in ways other than just forcing new habits. Embracing the ideas in this book, and especially the haunting question of 'What Does Good Look Like?' can help you to transform your business' day to day operations, its effectiveness and overall performance and systematically move you towards your overall business vision Defining a vision and making change happenThe book is broken down into two main parts. Part one: Four methods to define what good looks like - even if you don't know exactly what you need to change you will be able to find an approach that will help you paint a picture of a better tomorrow for your business. Part two: How to put your new vision in place and manage change every day. This section includes guidance and methods to develop 'killer questions', instil effective habits, improve your planning and implementation for the required changes and also ensure you achieve tangible results. 'What Does Good Look Like?' is designed to help you converge your day to day experience with the goals and vision you have for your business.About the authorGiles Johnston is a Chartered Engineer who consults with clients in the areas of Lean, ERP and Operations Management. 'What Does Good Look Like?' includes the same approaches to achieve higher output, better profits, and happier customers and staff that he uses with his clients. 'What Does Good Look Like?' truly is a compendium of ideas, brought together into this effective step by step guide. Are you ready to get started?Get your copy today and witness just how powerful the question 'What Does Good Look Like?' really is.

Is your MRP system helping your business to reduce costs and deliver on time, or is it just creating more work for you?'Making MRP work' is a practical guide aimed at Operations Managers and business directors who need some support with their MRP / ERP software. If you are operating an existing MRP system but feel that it could be doing more for you then this book can help you to identify the changes you need to make.Many businesses find themselves with similar problems. Materials being ordered too late, confusion on the shop floor and spreadsheets being used rather than the system itself.Does this sound familiar?The sections of this book take you on a journey from the style of approach in using MRP, through the fundamentals and into the effective management of your teams to get the most from your system.If you are looking for a practical supply chain book, something to help your production management challenges, or ideas to get on top of your stock management challenges, this book can help.Sections of this book include: Finding the workarounds that your business are using, so that you can rapidly find what needs to be improved.Making the most of your demo system as a learning tool for your team.Determining the system's 'rules'; teaching the system to think like the best members of your team.Developing housekeeping tasks to keep your system working properly.The practical management aspects that need to run alongside a successful MRP / ERP system.And, how to create an action plan to put all of this information into use.Easy to follow action stepsEach section concludes with action steps to help you develop your own improvement plan. The final section of the book looks more generally at business improvement projects, with the aim of helping you to create an effective change plan for your own MRP system..Production Control doesn't have to be confusing!Giles Johnston, the author of 'Making MRP Work', is a Chartered Engineer and Business Improvement Consultant who spends a lot of his time working with his client's MRP / ERP systems. The ideas and advice in this book are based on practical experience, not text book theory..If you want a workable plan to improve your business' performance, especially how your Production Management department works, and MRP is already part of your business, then this book could provide the information and insights you are looking for..Look InsideLook Inside the book by clicking the image above, or download a sample and start improving your MRP system today.